Quilt Show announces 2015 theme

"A Timeless Tapestry" is the theme of this year's Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) and the 2015 poster created by Sisters artist, songwriter, and singer Dennis McGregor.

The 40th anniversary Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show takes place Saturday, July 11.

"I always enjoy working with our local artists who find inspiration in all things Sisters, from our environment to Central Oregon traditions," said Jean Wells Keenan, chair emeritus and founder of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. "Dennis McGregor is one of our local artists whose gifts tell the Sisters story, be it through his visual arts or his songwriting. We knew that however he captured our sense of place, it would speak to everyone - those who live here and those who visit here."

McGregor described his poster: "From the beginning I wanted the quilt to be the visual beacon in the center of a scene that evoked a sense of place. The quilt is at the heart of the image filling it with light, just as the quilt show is at the heart of our summer festivities in Sisters, filling our streets with their visual creativity and throngs of visitors from all over the world."   

The poster may be ordered online from Stitchin' Post at http://www.stitchinpost.com.

The 40th anniversary event is being presented by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Robert Kaufman Co., Inc. is a converter of quilting fabrics and textiles for retailers and manufacturers. Kaufman Co. is a fabric supplier to many industries, including retail & quilting, home decor, bridal, uniforms, and the apparel industry. 

"The depth of community involvement by everyone in Sisters during the quilt show is amazing to experience," said Ken Kaufman, CEO. "As a family-run business, we feel drawn to this kind of unique event. Sisters is like one big family, and we feel lucky to be a part of their coming together for such a successful quilt show. We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 40th anniversary Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show." 

Additional sponsorship has been received from The Roundhouse Foundation.  The Roundhouse Foundation trustee Kathy Deggendorfer noted The Roundhouse Foundation has supported the quilt show for five years.

"Roundhouse Foundation has been a LoneStar Sponsor of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show these many years because it meets our mission to encourage community enrichment through the arts in Central Oregon," said Deggendorfer.

Keenan enjoys looking back at the evolution of the quilt show.

"Over the past 40 years the quilt show has grown to impact all of Central Oregon," she said. "We continue to grow with the support of the many quilters of the region, our 560 volunteers, and the more than 150 local businesses who have supported us for decades.

"The significant contribution of Robert Kaufman Fabrics and The Roundhouse Foundation both recognizes the size and scope of our efforts and allows the show to reach new audiences. Our supporters' investments in our nonprofit organization fuels everything that we are able to do for this community," she said.

Quilt show staff and volunteers are already noting an increased interest this year.

"We are hearing from visitors who haven't been to the quilt show in a long while, if ever, who are planning to attend our 40th Anniversary event," said Executive Director Jeanette Pilak. "Whether you are participating as an entrant, attending one of the Stitchin' Post's Quilter's Affair classes, or planning on attending for inspiration and appreciation, you won't want to miss this year's array of talent and creativity.

"We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Sisters and Central Oregon for July 6-12, 2015 to help us celebrate 40 years of the world's best fiber arts creativity!"